The Arts and Business Council in Phoenix is an organization that yearly does wonderful things to support artists and art organizations. They have one major fund raiser a year which provides the funds to do what they need to do. This year and maybe for the next few years, raising money may be more difficult then usual. See how you can help.

2008 Breakfast Events by Mark Skalny Photography

2008 Breakfast Events by Mark Skalny Photography

August 19, 2009
7:00 am – 7:45 am Networking

7:45 am – 9:30 am Breakfast and Awards

The Sheraton Phoenix Downtown Hotel
340 N. 3rd Street, Phoenix, AZ

You can also help in support there flagship program, Business Volunteers for the Arts® (BVA), is specifically designed for arts/cultural organizations seeking volunteer assistance on management-related consulting projects. Since its Phoenix debut in 1990, the value of the consulting services provided by business volunteers exceeds $4 million. BVA has established itself as a leading supporter of the Valley’s vibrant arts community by providing volunteer management consulting services, in areas such as accounting, marketing, fundraising, graphic design, strategic planning and board development to more than 100 nonprofit arts organizations.

Business Volunteers for the Arts®

· Help nonprofit arts and cultural organizations improve arts
management practices
· Provide employers with an outlet for employee volunteer
involvement & protect corporate investments in the arts
· Provide rewarding opportunities for business professionals
to contribute to the community and become directly involved
with the arts